Food Additives Flashcards

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Functions of sorbitol

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  • Humectant
  • Sweetner
  • Bulking agent
  • Mold inhibitor
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Examples of stabilizers/thickeners

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  • Pectin
  • Cellulose
  • Gelatin
  • Gum
  • Agar
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Example of anti-caking agents

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Calcium Sailicate

Mannitol

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Functions of nitrites

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  • Fixes color

- inhibits spores of clostridium botulinum

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Examples of mold inhibitors

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Proprinate

Sodium benzoate

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